The Department of Exceptional Education is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist . Caseloads include preschool and school aged students. Applicants should be knowledgeable about physical therapy needs for students with disabilities. Expertise in assessment, intervention, and documentation as it relates to school-based physical therapy is essential. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, administrators as well as other professionals. INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS: Submit an on-line application, a cover letter, and resume via the Applicant Tracking System website at

Salary Grade/Schedule: Z Salary Schedules:

Title: Teacher, Physical Therapist NP

Under general supervision, Plans and administers medically prescribed curriculum-based physical therapy for students in order to afford students an opportunity to progress in the general and/or functional curriculum.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides physical therapy to students both directly and through consultation • Evaluates students and plans physical therapy programs based on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) developed for students • Trains staff and teachers on position and equipment use • Consults and collaborates with teachers and parents concerning programs and equipment • Plans and monitors positioning programs for use in the classroom • Maintains student files and all records of student progress • Attends professional learning sessions and/or required conferences • Participates in IEP meetings and acts as a liaison between school personnel and the medical community • Submits computerized billing for Medicaid reimbursement • Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in Physical Therapy education required. • Minimum one year of experience in general physical therapy practice required. • Valid physical therapy license issued by the State of Georgia required.

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